Subj : Rabbit Hole Ahoy!
To   : Vorlon
From : Accession
Date : Fri Aug 09 2024 16:46:22

On Fri, 9 Aug 2024 16:26:36 +1000, you wrote:

 V> No. I have The server, My workstation, the BBS (Amiga), TV/Media box,
 V> WiFi Access point all on the same network switch.
 V> All of my VM's (9) and my local machine's are all on the same physical
 V> network.

Ok. Your description before didn't include all of that.

 V> It's not a complectated network, they all connect to the same network
 V> swicth.
 V> I have no need to seperate them out. Plus my network follows the KIS
 V> standard! #-)

 V>              ESXi Server      8 Port Swicth
 V>           *---------------*
 V> *---*     |  ____   ____  |   *---------*
 V> |NTD| <---->|NIC2| |NIC1|<--->| * * * * | <---> Rest of computers etc...
 V> *---*     |               |   *---------*
 V>           *---------------*
 V> NTD: Network Termination Device. It's the ISP endpoint (Ethernet)

I'm not trying to separate anything out. I basically was describing the exact same thing as the picture above.

 V> Then you won't need a extra network swicth, just use your current router
 V> as the network swicth (With the wan cable[s] disconnected.)

Why would the WAN cable be disconnected? Wouldn't I have to run an ethernet cable from NIC1 <---> Router (in place of the 8 port switch)?

I'm not trying to have the "Rest of computers" using wifi, I want them wired.

Regards,
Nick

.... Take my advice, I don't use it anyway.
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